The Bulls (26-4) extended their program record for victories. They went 3-0 in the season series against the Golden Flashes (13-19), winning each by a comfortable margin.

With 4:42 remaining in the third quarter, Flashes guard Megan Carter was whistled for a blocking foul. As Carter fell backwards, her head hit the hardwood with a whiplash effect. She remained flat on her back, and The Q went silent, as medical personnel tended to her. She was fitted for a neck brace and exited the court on a stretcher before being transported to University Hospitals.

After the game, Kent coach Todd Starkey said of Carter: "Looks like she's going to be OK. It's more concussion-like than anything. Looks like she's going to be fine.''

The Flashes played well enough in the first half to frustrate Buffalo for much of it. They led, 16-14, after the first quarter and 21-17 with 8:19 remaining in the second. The Bulls made uncharacteristic mistakes in large part because Kent dictated the pace.

Reid bailed out her teammates. She kept the Bulls from serious problems early and was the main reason they led, 32-27, at halftime. Reid had 15 points, five assists and three steals in 20 first-half minutes.

Reid continued to excel in the third quarter. Her layup -- points Nos. 19-20 -- with 3:05 remaining gave the Bulls a 50-33 lead. Bulls junior guard Cierra Dillard made a 3-pointer for a 53-33 advantage with 2:31 left to effectively seal the outcome.

Buffalo outscored Kent, 24-8, in the third and led, 56-35.

In MAC Tournament 2018 first round, Kent won at No. 7 Toledo, 80-76, Monday. Buffalo had a bye.